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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Awhile ago, I looked around the house and was surprised to discover how much I've accumulated over the years. I try to sort through everything once in awhile and reduce.

I do get rid of things occasionally, but my efforts don't seem to have a very big effect. We have a lot of stuff! A Lot! The style around here is definitely not minimalist. Also, I do love to shop!

A partial list of my favorite things to hunt for when I'm out and about:

Tiny birds, and found nests:

and most wonderful bits of sea glass:

paper mache' trays from the 40's, and bird houses:

Sweet little angels:

And lovely linens, candles and shells:

I enjoy finding new pieces to add to my collections, though I've never really thought of them as actual collections. They are just little things I love to use and display around my home, and I'm always thrilled when I find one at a great bargain.

Of course, I'm grateful for the abundance of open space and natural surroundings near our home. I'm lucky that I can go "shopping" in the yard, the fields, and the beaches where we live. It's very affordable, and the best kind of shopping, if you ask me.

Heidi...what lovely things you have accumulated! I'm with you...I enjoy being surrounded by prettiness all over the house. The birds, the sweet nest, lovely linens, the sea glass, all so colorful and inviting...wonderful post today!

Hi Heidi; What a great post.. You have some lovely things.. the sea glass is so pretty. I am looking forward to a trip to the beach down by Charleston S.C. soon, so I hope to find some really great shells and maybe get lucky and find some sea glass... thanks for sharing..